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Marc Savard will reportedly join the Ottawa 67's of the OHL as a scout.

Chris Stevenson of "NHL Home Ice" on XM Satellite Radio announced the news via his Twitter account on Monday. Savard still has another three years left on his contract and he's expected to remain on Boston's long-term injured reserved list during that time. He hasn't played a game since 2010-11 because of post-concussion syndrome. Tue, Aug 12, 2014 09:30:00 AM

Marc Savard hasn't played a game since 2010-11 and even though he is still dealing with post-concussion syndrome, he is feeling better.

"I'm doing good. Things are getting better for me," Savard told TSN 1050 in a radio interview last week. "I still have some issues, but I can't complain; life's pretty good. I've got a newborn, a son that's playing hockey and a daughter that's dancing, so things are pretty busy for me." He still has three years left on his remaining contract with the Bruins at a salary cap hit of $4,027,143 per season, which gets placed on long-term injured reserve. Thu, May 22, 2014 09:47:00 AM

Marc Savard, who is still suffering from concussion-like symptoms, will be in Boston this week and the Bruins will declare him unfit to play.

Savard is under contract through 2016-17 at an annual average salary of just a little over $4 million. The Bruins may not have to place him on long-term injured reserve to start the season though. "We've got a lot of flexibility this year," said GM Peter Chiarelli. "Do I suspect we'll use Savard's LTI? It depends. [Owner Jeremy] Jacobs has allowed us to pursue those types of players. He wants to win. I think if we presented a compelling case, I think he'd let us use it." Mon, Jan 14, 2013 10:18:00 AM

Marc Savard commented on his Twitter page last week that he is "very interested" in coaching at the OHL level.

His chances of returning from post-concussion syndrome are slim and back in October he said that he didn't see a comeback attempt coming in his "foreseeable future." Savard has been participating in the NHLPA process during the lockout though and he's made his opinions of frustration, which are common among the players, known. It's good to see that he's doing some thinking about his future in case his attempts to come back don't work out. Tue, Nov 27, 2012 10:38:00 AM

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Marc Savard hasn't played a game since 2010-11 and even though he is still dealing with post-concussion syndrome, he is feeling better.

"I'm doing good. Things are getting better for me," Savard told TSN 1050 in a radio interview last week. "I still have some issues, but I can't complain; life's pretty good. I've got a newborn, a son that's playing hockey and a daughter that's dancing, so things are pretty busy for me." He still has three years left on his remaining contract with the Bruins at a salary cap hit of $4,027,143 per season, which gets placed on long-term injured reserve.

Marc Savard, who is still suffering from concussion-like symptoms, will be in Boston this week and the Bruins will declare him unfit to play.

Savard is under contract through 2016-17 at an annual average salary of just a little over $4 million. The Bruins may not have to place him on long-term injured reserve to start the season though. "We've got a lot of flexibility this year," said GM Peter Chiarelli. "Do I suspect we'll use Savard's LTI? It depends. [Owner Jeremy] Jacobs has allowed us to pursue those types of players. He wants to win. I think if we presented a compelling case, I think he'd let us use it."

Marc Savard commented on his Twitter page last week that he is "very interested" in coaching at the OHL level.

His chances of returning from post-concussion syndrome are slim and back in October he said that he didn't see a comeback attempt coming in his "foreseeable future." Savard has been participating in the NHLPA process during the lockout though and he's made his opinions of frustration, which are common among the players, known. It's good to see that he's doing some thinking about his future in case his attempts to come back don't work out.

Marc Savard (concussion) doesn't see a comeback attempt in his "foreseeable future."

Savard did make an attempt to workout on Monday, but whether or not he'll ever play in the NHL again is still up in the air. "I do in fact hope there is still a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel to play but that rest on the doctor shoulders so far," Savard tweeted before ending with the hashtag #nochance. Savard hasn't played in an NHL game since Jan. 22, 2011.

Marc Savard (concussion) isn't close to being ready to play hockey and it remains to be seen if he'll ever play in another NHL game.

"I’ve had a lot of issues obviously," Savard said. "They were a lot of different things. This year I was at home a lot and I tried to help out my son coaching and getting on the ice a little bit. Even doing just [getting on the ice coaching] I wouldn’t feel well afterward: lightheadedness, a little bit of an upset stomach all the time. But the biggest issue I’ve had, of course, is the memory issues. It’s very frustrating. It’s something I hope I don’t have to deal with for the rest of my life." Savard hasn't played since Jan. 22, 2011. He also added that he wishes there was a "black and white rule for head shots."

Marc Savard (concussion) is having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

"Right now, the way I’m still feeling and the daily issues I’m having, it’s tough to see a bright future right now," Savard said. "It’s tough. I still have my tough days." He's been experiencing both memory loss and headaches. Savard is still signed through 2016-17 and he's not expected to retire. He did say, that he'd still be happy if it turns out that he never plays again. "I’m on the Stanley Cup. I got a ring," Savard said. Although Savard was limited to 25 games last season, the Bruins managed to get his name on the Cup.

GM Peter Chiarelli said back in August that "it's very unlikely Marc will play again" and what little that's been reported about his condition since hasn't been encouraging. Savard is signed through the 2016-17 campaign.

Marc Savard (concussion) was examined recently in his hometown of Peterborough, Ontario and there was no change to his status.

He is still suffering from post-concussion syndrome symptoms and isn't expected to play in 2011-12. The Bruins don't need to place Savard on their long-term injured reserve list because they are well below the salary cap, but if they need to free up the room during the year then the option is open.

Marc Savard's (concussion) name will appear on the Stanley Cup along with the rest of the 2010-11 Boston Bruins, according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli.

Savard played in just 25 games last season and no playoff contests due to multiple concussions. Players usually need to play in at least 41 games or the Stanley Cup finals to get their name engraved, but it looks like they'll make an exception for Savard. Chiarelli doesn't expect Savard to play in the 2011-12 season.

Marc Savard (concussion) is not expected to play during the 2011-12 campaign by the Boston Bruins.

The 34-year-old center has been experiencing post-concussion syndrome since going down on Jan. 22 and his career could be in jeopardy as well. "Based on what I see, what I hear, what I read, and what I'm told, it's very unlikely Marc will play again," said GM Peter Chiarelli. "Now, knowing the uncertainty of this injury, there's always a chance [he could play]. But based on what I'm told, it's very unlikely he'll play. As an employer, I support him and hope he gets back to living a healthy life."

At this point it seems unlikely that Savard will be ready for the start of training camp. Savard hasn't appeared in a game since January 22nd and there's no guarantee that he'll be able to play at all in 2011-12. We'll keep you posted.

There's no guarantee that Savard will be ready for training camp, or even play in 2011-12. Concussions have brought Savard's career to a standstill and raised concerns that he'll be forced to retire. We'll keep you posted.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli would like to see Marc Savard and Steve Kampfer's names engraved onto the Stanley Cup.

With the exception of backup goaltenders, the NHL typically requires that a player play in a Stanley Cup finals game or participate in at least 41 contests. Savard and Kampfer fall short of those guidelines. "I don’t know what the process is," Chiarelli said. "I’ve given it a little bit of thought. You know certainly those two deserve to be on it, so we’ll see what we can do to get them on it and go from there."

We wouldn't be shocked to see Marc Savard (concussion) attend Game Three in TD Garden in Boston Monday night.

He was an inspiration to Boston in a win over Tampa and could raise the Bruins' morale should he feel healthy enough to attend Monday night's contest. Savard is still experiencing post-concussion symptoms and is no where close to returning to the ice. That said, he can still make an impact by cheering his teammates on.

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David Krejci felt OK as a right winger in his return to the lineup on Thursday.

"There's things I still have to work on as a winger," he said. "It's a little different, but I thought I had a decent game. I know I can do much more, but you know what? That's why we're going to have a good practice tomorrow, we're going to work on some things that I thought today that I need to work on." He played alongside Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand in Boston's 3-2 overtime loss to Anaheim and he picked up a pair of assists during his 3:23 of power-play time.

Patrice Bergeron netted a goal for the Bruins, who fell 2-1 in the shootout to the Panthers on Saturday night.

Bergeron also had four shots on goal in 23:21. He has 20 goals — three on the power play — and 50 points this season. Of course, we know his value comes from more than just the offensive numbers. Ryan Spooner and Dougie Hamilton recorded the assists.

He scored just 59 seconds into the first period to tie the game at 1-1. It was a quick response for the Bruins after Kyle Turris opened the scoring 19 seconds into the match. Soderberg added an assist in what would become a wild 6-4 loss to the Senators.

Gregory Campbell temporarily left Thursday's game against Tampa Bay for repairs after an errant puck just missed his right eye.

He returned to the game sporting a visor and didn't know how many stitches he required. "I don't know. It went right to the bone, so it was a few layers, I think," said Campbell. He finished the game with one hit in 9:28 of ice time.

Marc Savard will reportedly join the Ottawa 67's of the OHL as a scout.

Chris Stevenson of "NHL Home Ice" on XM Satellite Radio announced the news via his Twitter account on Monday. Savard still has another three years left on his contract and he's expected to remain on Boston's long-term injured reserved list during that time. He hasn't played a game since 2010-11 because of post-concussion syndrome.

Daniel Paille was scratched from Sunday's tilt with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Paille has had a nice season for himself with 13 points, 14 blocks, and 77 hits through 71 games this season. That may not quite be fantasy-worthy, but it's pretty good in real life for the veteran fourth line winger.

He has been playing with Daniel Paille and Gregory Campbell. Talbot has two assists in three games since joining the Bruins, while Campbell has one helper in two games after returning from injury and Paille has recorded two goals.

Loui Eriksson scored the only Boston goal Tuesday as the Bruins dropped a 2-1 shootout decision to Buffalo.

Eriksson's 18th of the campaign ends a three-game pointless drought and brings his season total to 40 points in 69 games. Adam McQuaid and Carl Soderberg drew assists on the lone Boston tally in the loss.

He suffered a dislocated right index finger when struck by a shot from teammate Dennis Seidenberg during his second practice with the Bruins, but this session was incident free. "It's encouraging," said Connolly about getting back with his teammates. "I think it's been three weeks. We're trying to transition into getting me onto the ice and getting me in shape. It's a step in the right direction." He hopes to return before the end of the regular season.

Reilly Smith scored a goal in Saturday's game against the New York Rangers.

Smith has gone through a rough stretch lately and he was even made a scratch on March 21st. He hadn't scored since February 22nd which is almost a full month between goals. The 23-year-old has 13 goals and 38 points in 74 games this season.

Chris Kelly scored his seventh goal of the season Friday night in Boston's 5-2 loss to Vancouver.

It was a twisted wrister from the top of the circles that beat Ryan Miller through a screen, briefly giving Boston hope of a come back. Alas, it was not meant to be. Kelly put forth three shots, a block and a hit, while winning each of his draws during his 12:54 of ice time, including 2:30 on the kill. Kelly now has 25 points this season.

David Pastrnak scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over Carolina.

Pastrnak picked up the primary assist on Ryan Spooner's first period goal. He scored the game-winner in overtime to give the B's two huge points in the standings. The 18-year-old has struggled with consistency in his first NHL season but that's normal for someone his age. Pastrnak has 10 goals and 25 points in 40 games in 2014-15. The future is looking extremely bright for Boston's young forward.

Chara's goal at the 10:22 mark of the third period cut Tampa's lead to 4-2, but it was too little too late for Boston. Chara finished the game with a minus-1 rating with five shots on goal, two hits and a blocked shot in 24:14 of action. Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille also scored for the Bruins. Boston has a one point lead over the Ottawa Senators for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

He's been playing on the second pairing with Dennis Seidenberg since Mar. 19 when he notched a goal and assist against Ottawa. "He's done a really good job of supporting the attack," coach Claude Julien said. "He's skating well. He's moving the puck well. He's seemed to have good jump in his game." Julien added that Krug has stepped up thanks the extra responsibility he's been given because of Dougie Hamilton's injury.

Hamilton has 10 goals and 42 points in 72 games this season. He sustained the injury during Saturday's game against Florida. The Bruins are in a tough spot after losing five straight games as the Senators have taken the second Wild Card seed ahead of them. Unfortunately, for the Bruins, it looks like they'll have to respond without the benefit of having one of their top defenseman on the ice.

Dennis Seidenberg has gone on record stating that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Bruins, "didn't want me anymore."

The 33 year old veteran defender with three years at a $4M cap hit left on his contract can certainly be a useful player for any contending team, but the question remains if someone is willing to make an offer Boston cannot refuse. Through 57 games this season, Seidenberg has 10 points, 24 PIMs, 77 shots on goal, 103 blocks, and 133 hits.

Adam McQuaid will be a healthy scratch in Monday's game against Calgary.

The 28-year-old has just one goal and four points in 37 games this season. He is more of a physical defenseman than an offensive force. He has no fantasy value in standard leagues. McQuaid is capable of piling up penalty minutes but not much else.

Matt Bartkowski logged 13:02 of ice time in a 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary on Monday night.

The oft-scratched defenseman had not been in the lineup since Jan. 31. Adam McQuaid was in the press box on Monday, but both of them should be in the fold against Edmonton on Wednesday after Kevan Miller was injured Monday.

He isn't expected to play again this season because of an injured shoulder that requires surgery to repair. Miller has played 41 games for the Bruins this season. Boston could be looking for a defenseman and some help up front before the trade deadline on Monday.

Tuukka Rask will get the start against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

Boston come in three points clear of Ottawa, plus one more over Florida for the final Wild Card slot. Boston also sits just three points shy of Washington in the Wild Card, and three shy of Detroit for third in the Atlantic. Making tonight potentially much bigger than the traditional four point swing. Rask for his part comes in with a 31-19-12 record with a .923 save percentage and a 2.30 GAA. He's among the leaders with 39 Quality Starts and eight Really Bad Starts, as well. Rask has won 11 of his 13 career starts versus Florida, with one of those losses coming in overtime back on March 21st.

Niklas Svedberg stopped six of seven shots in relief of Tuukka Rask during Sundays 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Rask got the hook after allowing four goals on 12 shots. Surprisingly, the Bruins have lacked consistency in net this season. Both Rask and Svedberg have gone through some rough stretches this year. The Bruins are just one point ahead of the Ottawa Senators for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Svedberg didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's game.